Data Engineer - Clearable or Secret Clearance - Tampa, Florida

About the role

SpatialGIS is seeking a motivated Data Engineer to join our technical team.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and evolve scalable data pipelines that power analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives
• Develop and manage ETL/ELT workflows to ingest, transform, and deliver high-quality data across platforms
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity through strong governance and validation frameworks
• Architect and maintain robust data models, warehouses, and lakehouse environments to support growing data needs
• Optimize database and query performance for fast, reliable access to critical datasets
• Implement partitioning, indexing, and other performance strategies to scale data systems
• Leverage cloud platforms and modern data technologies to build resilient, high-performing data infrastructure
• Partner with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to translate business needs into reliable data solutions
• Champion data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance across the data ecosystem
• Establish and maintain data governance standards for data quality, accessibility, and responsible use
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and strengthen the reliability of production data pipelines
• Drive automation and workflow improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Stay current with emerging data engineering tools and industry best practices

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and automating ETL/ELT pipelines
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher)
• Experience with BI tools, cloud platforms, and big data technologies; proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or Scala
• Familiarity with data modeling, warehousing, and lakehouse architectures, plus knowledge of data optimization, governance, security, and compliance best practices
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Must be able to work onsite full-time and travel up to 15%, primarily to Scott AFB (O'Fallon, IL) and/or Norfolk Naval Base (Norfolk, VA)

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
• Experience with USTRANSCOM systems, Qlik, the Advana tool suite, Maven Smart System, and/or Databricks